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Common Publishers
There are many, many Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs). Skim through this list to see if there is one or more that seems like it may be publishing standards relevant to your project or area. Some SDOs make their standards freely available online, while others make theirs available for purchase.
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)Some free standards (popular & listed in code); see standards listed in code (FREE but not for download)
- IEEE Standards AssociationIn IEEExplore database, narrow to Standards under drop-down menu.
- International Telecommunications Union (ITU)Free PDF access to ITU Recommendations
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices2009 Edition with Revision Numbers 1 and 2 incorporated, dated May 2012 (PDF)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Free Read-Only Access (must create an account)
- Society for Automotive Engineers International (SAE)Ground Vehicle & Aerospace standards available online via Michigan Tech's subscription